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Jaguar F-TYPE British Design Edition

Jaguar F-TYPE British Design Edition

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10th January, 2016

  • Exclusive F-TYPE British Design Edition is based on the 280kW V6 S and enhances the F-TYPE with additional equipment as standard
  • Available in four colours: Caldera Red, Glacier White, Ultra Blue and Ultimate Black
  • Exterior Sport Design Pack
  • Jaguar Super Performance Braking system with red calipers (black optional)
  • 20-inch Cyclone wheels with unique Satin Dark Grey finish
  • Jet premium leather interior with contrast stitching in Red, Ivory or Reims Blue
  • British Design Edition badging front and rear, in addition to unique branding on the head restraints, tread plates and the satin-finish carbon fibre centre console trim
  • 380W Meridian Sound System or 770W Meridian Surround Sound System
  • Coupé and Convertible body styles
  • Six-speed manual or eight-speed Quickshift transmissions, and rear- or all-wheel drive
  • On sale from Q2 2016 priced from $166,650*

From the moment it was unveiled, the Jaguar F-TYPE gained global recognition as a great contemporary British design and now its appeal has been further enhanced by the imminent release of the exclusive British Design Edition.

The F-TYPE is a sports car that excites the senses, with a visual drama that is both individual and very British. Creating the British Design Edition gave us the opportunity to subtly enhance the way the F-TYPE looks – inside and out.” ..... Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar.

Based on the F-TYPE S Coupé and Convertible, and featuring a range of visual enhancements and additional equipment, the British Design Edition is offered in a specially-selected colour palette inspired by the Union Jack: Caldera Red, Glacier White and – new to the F-TYPE range – Ultra Blue. Ultimate Black is also available.

Further enhancements to the F-TYPE’s award-winning design come from the Sport Design pack and discreet British Design Edition badges front and rear, with unique branding on the centre console, head restraints and the stainless steel tread plates.

Behind the 20-inch Cyclone wheels with unique Satin Grey finish is an uprated braking system featuring red calipers (black is available as an option).

Complementing the range of exterior colours is a crafted premium Jet leather interior finished with contrast stitching in a choice of three colours. The driver-focused theme of the ‘one-plus-one’ cabin is heightened by carbon fibre trim around the centre console.

Jaguar’s InControl Touch and InControl Touch Plus infotainment systems are offered with upgraded audio equipment developed together with leading British experts Meridian. InControl Touch and InControl Touch Plus support a range of apps which make it easier than ever for the driver to stay connected.

The Jaguar F-TYPE British Design Edition will be available in Coupé and Convertible body styles. Power comes exclusively from the 280kW/460Nm supercharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine, matched to the six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive, or eight-speed Quickshift transmission with rear- or all-wheel drive.

EXTERIOR DESIGN

Winner of more than 140 awards since its launch in 2012, the all-aluminium Jaguar F-TYPE is not only the embodiment of Jaguar DNA, it is the definitive British sports car.

Enhancing the F-TYPE’s dramatic lines is the Sport Design Pack. Optional on the S model, this is standard equipment on the British Design Edition and comprises a gloss black front splitter, body-coloured side sill extensions and rear venturi – a fixed rear spoiler is also available for the Coupé.

The 20-inch Cyclone wheels with Satin Dark Grey finish are unique to the British Design Edition and are fitted with 255/35/R20 and 295/30/R20 tyres front and rear respectively. British Design Edition centre caps are available as an accessory fit.

And as well as larger wheels and tyres than the F-TYPE S, the British Design Edition also features uprated stopping power courtesy of the Jaguar Super Performance Brake system. The callipers are finished in red, with black available as an option.

Completing the exterior enhancements are new badges for the front grille and the tailgate. In place of the red and green of the S roundel, the British Design Edition features Union Jack detailing in subtle monochrome.

INTERIOR DESIGN

The F-TYPE’s interior has always been a special place to be. The combination of a driver-orientated ‘one-plus-one’ cockpit, superbly comfortable and supportive seats, and luxury materials and finishes make Jaguar’s sports car different.

The British Design Edition builds on this theme, offering premium Jet leather throughout together with contrast stitching in a choice of three distinctive colours: Red, Ivory and Reims Blue. The 14-way sports seats feature head restraints embossed with British Design Edition branding.

Replacing the aluminium of the F-TYPE S, carbon fibre trim is used on the centre console – this is also complete with British Design Edition branding. The texture and satin finish of this material complements the premium Jet leather interior perfectly.

Thanks to repackaging of key components at the rear of the vehicle, all 2017 model year F-TYPE convertibles offer an additional 8-litres of luggage space.

Technology that brings driver and F-TYPE even closer

The standard specification of the British Design Edition also includes upgraded audio compared to the F-TYPE S. Vehicles equipped with the InControl Touch infotainment system benefit from a 380W Meridian system with 10 speakers, while the InControl Touch Plus system delivers 770W of Meridian surround sound through 12 speakers.


Prices* (MLP*)

Jaguar F-Type British Design Edition Coupe V6 280kW RWD Manual $166,650*
Jaguar F-Type British Design Edition Coupe V6 280kW RWD Auto $174,900*
Jaguar F-Type British Design Edition Coupe V6 280kW AWD Auto $187,560*
Jaguar F-Type British Design Edition Convertible V6 280kW RWD Auto $192,680*


TECHNICAL DATA: F-TYPE BRITISH DESIGN EDITION

 

Coupé

Convertible

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

 

Engine capacity (cc)

2,995

Cylinders

6 in-vee

Valves per cylinder

4; DOHC, variable inlet and exhaust cam timing

Bore/ stroke (mm)

84.5/ 89.0

Compression ratio

10.5:1

Fuel injection

150bar direct injection

Boosting system

Twin-Vortex supercharger

Power PS (kW)

280 @ 6,500rpm

Torque Nm (lb ft)

460 @ 3,500-5,000rpm

Transmission

8-speed Quickshift [ZF 6-speed manual]

Gear ratios (:1)

 

1st

4.714  [4.110]

2nd

3.143  [2.315]

3rd

2.106  [1.542]

4th

1.667  [1.179]

5th

1.285  [1.000]

6th

1.000  [0.846]

7th

0.839  [   -   ]

8th

0.667  [   -   ]

Reverse

3.317  [3.727]

Final Drive

3.31  [3.31]

CHASSIS

 

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Double wishbone

Front brakes

Twin-piston sliding calliper; 380mm ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Single-piston sliding calliper; 376mm ventilated discs

DIMENSIONS

 

Length (mm)

4,470

4,470

Width inc./ excl. mirrors (mm)

2,042/ 1,923

2,042/ 1,923

Height (mm)

1,311

1,308

Wheelbase (mm)

2,622

2,622

Track front/ rear (mm)

1,585/ 1,627

1,585/ 1,627

Weight (kg)

From 1,594 [1,584]

From 1,614 [1,604]

Boot volume (litres)

310/ 408 with/ without parcel tray

206.7

Fuel tank; usable (litres)

70

70

PERFORMANCE &
FUEL ECONOMY

 

0-60mph (sec)

4.8 [5.3]

4.8 [5.3]

0-100km/h (sec)

4.9 [5.5]

4.9 [5.5]

Top speed mph (km/h)

171 (275)

171 (275)

Fuel consumption mpg (litres/100km) EU combined

32.9 (8.6) [28.8 (9.8)]

32.9 (8.6) [28.8 (9.8)]

CO2 emissions (g/km)
EU combined

203 [234]

203 [234]

TECHNICAL DATA: F-TYPE BRITISH DESIGN EDITION

 

AWD Coupé

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

 

Engine capacity (cc)

2,995

Cylinders

6 in-vee

Valves per cylinder

4; DOHC, variable inlet and exhaust cam timing

Bore/ stroke (mm)

84.5/ 89.0

Compression ratio

10.5:1

Fuel injection

150bar direct injection

Boosting system

Twin-Vortex supercharger

Power PS (kW)

280 @ 6,500rpm

Torque Nm (lb ft)

460 @ 3,500-5,000rpm

Transmission

8-speed Quickshift

Gear ratios (:1)

 

1st

4.714

2nd

3.143

3rd

2.106

4th

1.667

5th

1.285

6th

1.000

7th

0.839

8th

0.667

Reverse

3.317

Final Drive

3.31

CHASSIS

 

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Double wishbone

Front brakes

Twin-piston sliding caliper; 380mm ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Single-piston sliding caliper; 376mm ventilated discs

DIMENSIONS

 

Length (mm)

4,470

Width inc./ excl. mirrors (mm)

2,042/ 1,923

Height (mm)

1,311

Wheelbase (mm)

2,622

Track front/ rear (mm)

1,585/ 1,627

Weight (kg)

From 1,674

Boot volume (litres)

310/ 408 with/ without parcel tray

Fuel tank; usable (litres)

70

PERFORMANCE &
FUEL ECONOMY

 

0-60mph (sec)

4.9

0-100km/h (sec)

5.1

Top speed  (km/h)

275

Fuel consumption (litres/100km) EU combined

8.9

CO2 emissions (g/km)
EU combined

211


NOTE:

* Manufacturer's List Price (MLP) excludes dealer delivery fees and the numerous statutory charges (commonly known as on-road costs). Additionally, please note that all prices, fees and charges are subject to change without notice, as are the specifications.

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